1871-1945

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Paul Valery.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Theodore Dreiser.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Theodore Dreiser.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Sister Carrie, Theodore Dreiser's Sociological Tragedy, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Paul Valery.

Story of a young country girl who moves to the big city where she starts realizing her own American Dream, first as a mistress to men that she perceives as superior, and later becoming a famous actress.

Presents a biography of Canadian artist Emily Carr in comic strip form, focusing on her life at the times she created four of her best-known works.

A brief biography of Canadian artist Emily Carr in comic strip form, focusing on her life at the times she created four of her best-known works.